luxurious
adjective
lux·u·ri·ous
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs 
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
1
: characterized by opulence, sumptuousness, or rich abundance : of, relating to, or marked by luxury
luxurious accommodations
2
: pleasure loving : fond of luxury or self-indulgence
luxurious tastes
luxurious feeling
3
: of the finest and richest kind
luxurious cashmeres
a luxurious chocolate sauce
4
luxuriously
adverb
luxuriousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of luxurious in a Sentence
one of the country's most luxurious resorts
a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich
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Last year, the Johnsons had their luxurious six-week vacation on the same yacht – identified as the Phoenix 2 superyacht.
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
An unfinished basement has the potential to be turned into a luxurious private sanctuary for relaxing and/or entertaining, perhaps a movie theater, yoga studio, and fitness suite, or for additional guest or staff accommodations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
Accommodations range from the luxurious Ritz-Carlton to private beach homes.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
Widely known as the premier entertainment destination of New Jersey, the Atlantic City jewel features luxurious hotel rooms and suites atop its expansive casino, which now also features simultaneous online and in-person play on some of its table games.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 4 July 2024
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
An unfinished basement has the potential to be turned into a luxurious private sanctuary for relaxing and/or entertaining, perhaps a movie theater, yoga studio, and fitness suite, or for additional guest or staff accommodations.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2024
Accommodations range from the luxurious Ritz-Carlton to private beach homes.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
Widely known as the premier entertainment destination of New Jersey, the Atlantic City jewel features luxurious hotel rooms and suites atop its expansive casino, which now also features simultaneous online and in-person play on some of its table games.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 4 July 2024
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“Luxurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxurious. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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luxurious
adjective
lux·u·ri·ous
(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs
(ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-
1
: fond of luxury
2
: of, relating to, or marked by luxury
luxuriously
adverb
luxuriousness
noun
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